Unique Bird Feeders

Are you planning on making unique bird feeders that squirrels can't get into? Then how about we help you with the project. Read the write-up for homemade bird feeders...

BirdEden Staff

Last Updated: Nov 14, 2018

By using common household items, it is easy and fun to make unique bird feeders right at home. Instead of purchasing one from the store, you can easily save money and spend some free time with this project. If you love the idea of beautiful birds fluttering near the feeder you made, then this project is right for you.

Even though a bird feeder can be a great addition to your garden or backyard, you need to be very careful as to how you design it. As birds are attracted towards the feeder, squirrels can find a way to fill their stomachs too, and that can be a menacing issue.

Not only that, as they blissfully feed themselves, the seeds can easily spill on the ground or lawn and make a mess for you to clean. And honestly, that's not why you wanted a bird feeder in the first place. Which is why, we have come up with some unique designs and ideas for the bird feeders. Take a look.

Homemade Bird Feeders

Birds don't really have a preference as to what the feeder looks like or which materials you used to build it. So there's no need for you to purchase new items from the stores to make the feeders. You can easily find and utilize household items to make unique bird feeder plans. And here are some of our ideas.

Open the egg carton and cut the top of the carton. You can either use one or both the sides of the carton to make the bird feeder.

Paint the carton with your favorite color and leave it to dry completely.

Then punch holes with the scissors on all four sides of the carton and thread the string.

You can either use hooks or tie the strings onto the branch of a tree.

Fill the empty space in the carton with bird seeds and hang the feeder.

Let's say you made these feeders but still can't keep the squirrels away. What you can do is hang the feeders from a pole and grease it with WD-40. The squirrels won't be able to climb till the feeders and the birds can happily enjoy their feast.